This past week I had my 25th birthday + a decade.  As a surprise, my hubby bought me a serger.  All you men out there, this is where you say, “A what?”  My husband said, “In plain words, a serger is an expensive specialized sewing machine that does one complex stitch, quickly and easily.”  So, what exactly is this stitch?  I can’t explain it in words, but here’s a picture of what that one stitch looks like:

A serger is extremely useful for creating strong seams for a variety of projects like cloth napkins, blankets, and clothes.  In case you still don’t understand what seams I’m talking about, check the insides of your shirts and pants and you’ll find the seams.

I had thought of getting a serger for quite some time now, but decided against getting one because of the price.  My husband knew that if left entirely up to me, I’d never get one.  So, he insisted on getting me a serger for my birthday.  He even went to a local sewing store on his own to understand what a serger does.  After that, he researched some more on the internet.  Finally, he brought me back to the sewing store to see a demonstration and then purchased one for me.  I was so happy and excited!

Here is my new Janome serger:

My hubby cleaned out my sewing room and rearranged my sewing station so I can put my serger and sewing machine next to each other: